Selecting a Bike

  Been doing a lot of research on possible bikes for the trip.  Once I am back in the States I will try-out a few bikes to find the right match for me, but right now the Surly Long Haul Trucker is where I am leaning.  It is a sold touring bike that can carry a lot of weight.  Here is what one looks like fully loaded:

  Thoughts?

Welcome!

  Welcome to the blog I will be using to document my bicycling trip across the United States this Summer.

  I am currently in Germany, but I will arrive in Seattle on 18 June to outfit myself for this journey, which will run from 25 June to 9 August.  In the meantime, I won't be doing all that much blogging on here, but feel free to post any suggestions on the route or on equipment I should use! And of course, subscribe!